# Tongue and Oral Cavity Cancers > Cancers of the tongue, floor of the mouth, gums and inner cheek; their symptoms, how they are diagnosed, surgical treatment and recovery after surgery. Source: https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/ Updated: 2026-10-29 Treatment areas · 03 Cancers arising from the tissues lining the mouth; symptoms, diagnosis, surgical treatment and the recovery process. The oral cavity is the area that begins at the inner surface of the lips and includes the front part of the tongue that lies within the mouth, the floor of the mouth, the gums, the inner cheeks and the hard palate. Cancers arising from the thin lining tissue (mucosa) of this area form a distinct group among head and neck cancers. Because the inside of the mouth can be seen with the eye and examined by hand, changes here can often be noticed at an early stage; a sore that does not heal, a white or red patch, a firm area or a thickening may be the first signs.1,2 The pages in this section cover tongue cancer, oral cavity cancers in general, cancer of the floor of the mouth, and cancers of the gum and inner cheek, each on its own page. Every page explains in plain language what the disease is, which symptoms it presents with, how the diagnosis is made and how treatment is planned. The page on [diagnosing and treating oral cancers](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-oral-cancers/) summarises the approach as a whole; the [recovery page](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/recovery-after-tongue-and-oral-cavity-surgery/) describes what you can expect during recovery after tongue and oral cavity surgery. The information here is for general education and does not replace an individual assessment. If you have noticed a sore, patch or swelling in your mouth that has not gone away for several weeks, the right step is to be examined by a doctor.1,2 ## References 1. National Cancer Institute. Lip and oral cavity cancer treatment (PDQ®)–patient version \[Internet\]. Bethesda (MD): National Cancer Institute; \[updated 2025 May 16; cited 2026 Oct 5\]. Available from: [cancer.gov](https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/patient/adult/lip-mouth-treatment-pdq) ↩ 2. American Cancer Society. Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer early detection, diagnosis, and staging \[Internet\]. Atlanta (GA): American Cancer Society; \[revised 2026 Mar 23; cited 2026 Oct 12\]. Available from: [cancer.org](https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging.html) ↩ ## Topics in this area · 6 topics 1. [01 Tongue Cancer The symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods and surgical treatment of tongue cancer, and what to expect after surgery.](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/tongue-cancer/) 2. [02 Oral Cavity Cancer The shared features of cancers arising from the lining of the mouth: risk factors, precancerous lesions, symptoms, diagnosis and the approach to treatment.](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/oral-cavity-cancer/) 3. [03 Floor of the Mouth Cancer The symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic methods, surgical treatment and postoperative course of cancer arising in the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue.](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/floor-of-the-mouth-cancer/) 4. [04 Gum and Inner Cheek Cancer The symptoms of gum and inner cheek cancers, how they differ from dental disease, diagnostic methods, surgical treatment and the postoperative course.](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/gum-and-inner-cheek-cancer/) 5. [05 Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Cancers Oral cancer diagnosis and treatment, step by step: examination and biopsy, imaging and staging, then surgery and radiotherapy.](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-oral-cancers/) 6. [06 Recovery After Tongue and Oral Cavity Surgery The first days in hospital after tongue and oral cavity surgery, nutrition, speech and swallowing, oral care and what to expect in the longer term.](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/recovery-after-tongue-and-oral-cavity-surgery/) ## Other treatment areas - [Thyroid](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/thyroid/) - [Salivary glands](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/salivary-glands/) - [Larynx](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/larynx/) - [Pharynx](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/pharynx/) - [Lip](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/lip/) - [Neck](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/neck-cysts/) - [All treatment areas](https://www.aysenurmerichafiz.com/en/treatments/) Contact ## For appointments and questions WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us. You can also call or send an email. 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